Senior LecturerLecturer in the Faculty of Law

Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Faculty of Law (Ref.: 534207) to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.

The Faculty of Law is the longest established law school in Hong Kong. It plays a leading role in legal education in Hong Kong and Asia through its various undergraduate research postgraduate and taught postgraduate programmes covering a wide range of legal subject areas. It is the largest and oldest law teaching institution in Hong Kong currently consisting of over 80 teaching members and over 2500 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Faculty welcomes applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of legal scholarship. The Faculty is particularly looking for those capable of teaching in courses related to our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. Extensive practical experience in these areas would be welcome.

Applicants should possess a degree in Law (LLB JD LLM or equivalent) and ideally have at least five years of related experience. Preference will be given to applicants qualified to practice law in Hong Kong or another jurisdiction. Experience in teaching courses offered by the Faculty (including Common Core courses) and handling student welfare matters would be an advantage.

The appointee will primarily undertake teaching and administrative responsibilities related to the undergraduate and Common Core courses offered by the Faculty as well as handle student welfare matters. They are expected to teach a range of subjects as needed in accordance with the Facultys requirements and to perform administrative duties and services within the Faculty.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided to Senior Lecturers as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply onlineand upload an up-to-date C.V. a letter explaining how the applicant meets the above requirements and the names of two referees who have had recent experience of the applicants work. For enquiries please e-mail to . Closes February 11 2026.